Resolution No. 05-20 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 05
A RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL COMMENDING TIGARD-BASED
NORTHWEST MEDICAL TEAMS FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO MILLIONS AFFECTED BY
DISASTER,CONFLICT AND POVERTY AROUND THE WORLD.
WHEREAS,Northwest Medical Teams is a volunteer-based international relief organization located in
Tigard,but serves millions of people each year who are affected by disaster, conflict and poverty around
the world; and
WHEREAS Northwest Medical Teams' volunteers, with support and resources from Tigard's citizens,
care for suffering people with medical conditions, dental disease, housing needs and no access to basic
medicines and supplies;
WHEREAS Northwest Medical Teams Mobile Dental Program annually treats thousands of low-income
dental patients in the Tigard area and across the Pacific Northwest who otherwise would suffer
needlessly;
WHEREAS Northwest Medical Teams, in partnership with Tigard volunteers, donors, businesses,
schools and civic groups, responded to the December 26, 2004 tsunami disaster in South Asia with
generous financial support, compassionate medical volunteers and life-saving medicines and supplies;
WHEREAS each year Northwest Medical Teams sends millions of dollars in medical supplies from
Tigard to more than 50 countries around the world;
WHEREAS Northwest Medical Teams this year celebrates 25 years of hope and healing with families
here in Tigard, in the Pacific Northwest and around the world.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: Northwest Medical Teams is herby commended for providing 25 years of service to
those affected by disaster,conflict and poverty around the world.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This c;?r) day of 2005.
Mayor City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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City Recorder-City of Tigar -
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